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Bishop wiiiiams's Timely Second.

NowaIk, Ct, Record.
This story is true. A few years ago. while Bishop
Williams. q was his annual custom, spending
few days at Lake George. he went out the lake
with briends to try his luck. After fishing for
time with Indifferent success it suggested that
bottle of champagne be opened and the Bishop
elected to draw the cork. The cork being sticker,
he obliged 20 pull so hard that when it finally
started the bottle kicked from his hand struck the
bottom of the boat and shattered pieces. The
Bishop viewed the wreckage in frowning silence for
moment It was their only bottle of champagne and
their throats parched Slowly raising his head,
the Bishop turned to of his companions. and in
voice kept serene by effort. remarked: Can you
think of something to say that will be appropriate
the occasion9" mo, Bishop, IN afraid couldn't do
justice to the subject" And YOU" turning to
I've nothing to say We'll. Finkle what you
say asked his reverence appealinE to the boatman.
and say amen' was the Bishops fervent and
unhesitating response, which seemsd instantly
relieve his mind and he resumed his fishing satisfied
O. if nothing had occurred
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Brief Mention.

During the absence of Mrs. Lew Lewellyn, Of
Danvilie. Sunday afternoon, her four-vear-old
son. while trying to build fire, set IRE to his
clothing and was fatally burned.
George Conradi, forty-fve years of age, drove
into the Illinois & Michigan canal. near La Sale,
Saturday night with a horse and buggy and was
drowned. He a machinst living in Peru.
William Main and Thomas Marion. colored
youths of Centraiia. quarreled about girl while
returning from ball, Saturday night, and Main
stabbed Marion, killing him instantly. The
murderer escaped.
After sharply contested election at the
United Brethren annual conference at Areenta,
the Rev. L. Field chosen presiding elder OF
the Decatur district in place of the Rev H. W.
Truck blood, who was sent to tho Lexington dis
trict
The old settlers of Champaign county will
hold their annual reunion in the City Park, in
Champaign, Thursday, the Odd. Il is ex
pected that several thousand people. pioneers
and their descendants, will attend. A general
review of the progress OF society from the first
is to be made by interesting speakers.
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singular Provision in a VIII.

lawyer of my acquaintance yesterday told me
about queer will which lately laid before him in
his professional capacity. The testator physician
of considerable wealth, after providing hberay for
his family, lett in trust the sum of $40, 0OO. the
income of which was to be paid over annually to
some professional who has failed in life. the
trustees having the power to transfer the income
from person another if they should fit.
Several of the heirs and the resduary legatee he told
me, desired to contest the will the ground thae
this strange bequest indefinite to be sustained
in law. What is failure. and who undertake to
say that Soand-so has failed in life, whereas
Soand-so has succeeded This would have been their
line of argument if the had into courts but
it finally resolved to accept the will it stands
and the of $500 $500 will be at the disposal
of the trustees annually for the purpose Indicated
According the will the disposition of this annual
sum is to remain a secret between the trustees and
the beneficiary.
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Hopors for Ex-Governor shepard.

WASHINGTON, Sept 19.-The National Rifles
armory was filed tonight with business men
assembled to arrange for a demonstration of
welcome in honor Of ex-Gov. Alex. R. Shepard,
OF this District, who recently returned from
Mexico aud went to the seashore to recuperate
his broken health. Ex-Mayor James @. Barrett
presided over the meeting. aud Hallett Kilbourn
was elected secretary. a resolution passed
declaring it TO be the sense of the meeting that
there should be a parade of all civic and military
organizations and citizens generally on the day
Of the ex- Governors arrival and for public
ception by him and his wife the following
day. A committee was appointed to take charge
of the demonstration, and to Ii were referred
resolutions requesting the commissioners of the
District TO tender the freedom of the city to Gov
ernor Shepard aud TO make the day OF the parade
a legal holiday IL possible.
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The First Liehtning-Rod

IL we are to bslieve an Austrian paper, says
La Lumiere Electrique, the frat lightning rod
was not constructed by Franklin. but by q
monk of Seuftenburg, in Bohemia, named
Prohop Diwisch. who installed an apparatus the
10Th of June, 1854, in the garden of the curate
of Prenditz tMovarial. The apparatus was
composed of pole surmounted by an iron rod
supporting twelve curved IN branches and ter
minating in as many metallic boxes, filled with
iron ore and closed by lockwood cover trav-
plunged at their base in the ore. All the system
united TO the earth by = large chain. The
enemies of Diwisch, jealous Of his success at the
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HAvRE, Sept 19.-Arrived: Normandie, from
New York.
MovILLE. Sept 19-Arrived: Furnessia,
from New York for Glasgow.
PLYMOUTH. Sept 19.-Arrived: Waesland,
from New York, for Antwerp.
GLASGOW. Sept 19.-Arrived: State OF Penn
sylvania. from New York; Austrian, from Bos-
ton
QUEENSTOWN, Sept 19.-Arrived Pavonis,
from Boston; British Prince. from Philadelphia;
Italy, from New York.
NEW YORK, Sept. 19.-Arrived. Fulda. from
Bremen: Egyptian Monarch, from London, and
ETHIOPIA, from Glasgow.
SOUTHAMPTON, Sept 19.-Arrived: Vera,
from New York. for Bremen; Gellert. from
New York. for Hamburg.
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New Designs In Table Ware.

JeWGIeF'H " etkIy
In milk and water pitchers pleasing design is In
the shape of powder horn.
A leaf Of Roman lettuce, in which lies cherry,
makes appropriate olive dish.
unique design in dessert plates of royal Worcestef
represents folded napkin.
Bowls plates and dishes in Novo ware beautifully
figured. promises to become popular.
Handbells of brass modelled after the large
thedral bells and handsomely etched and engraved,
make artistic decor alton.
Bread and milk sets, consisting of bowl and cup
with two mouths like those of pitcher, are recent
additions to supper services.
of salad dishes recently imported from Italy.
represent the various sized leaves of cabbage the
center piece bowl being whole cabbage with
projecting leaves handles. This is original
ard appropriate in design may desire, but is
rather expensive indulgence.
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Srec1al TO the Indianapolis Jonrna
BLooMINGToN, Sept. 19-Elsworth Anderson
died this morning, at o'clock, from the wound
inflicted by revolver bullet fired by Mrs.
Sarah Meadows. The investigation of the
oner has been in progress all day. and instead
of Mrs. Meadows shooting Anderson in self
defense It is the opinion that it was 3 pre-
meditated conspiracy, and that perhaps others
aware of what was going TO happen. Mrs
Meadows was arrested to-day, and trial will
follow. in which Anderson's friends will make
every effort to convict her. He was well con-
nected.
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LABOR INTERESTS.
The Culinary Brigade Decides to Withdraw
from the Knights.

from the knights.
CHICAGO. Sept 19-The statement is pub
lished here to-day that all the Chicago Knights
OF Labor engaged in culinary work are about to
withdraw from the order and form a district as
semoiy OF their own. to be known the Chicago
Culinary Union. The assemblies 70 go into the
project are the following: Meat cooks,
pastry cooks, oyster cooks. hotel
and restaurant walters lwhite and
colored), confectioners, bakers Cbread cracker
and piel, and all kitchen help. All, with the
exception OF enc of the bakers unions, are
semolies OF tho Knights Of Labor, but the
chances are that after next Wednesday night
they Will not be. for then they will probably
hand in their designations 20 the district. The
new orgarizat will contain between 1000 and
1000 mer. The trouble is SAID to be mainly
caused by the negligence of the general officers
IN Philadelphia The local secretaries in
communication with similar assem- bies in Den
yer. Kansas City. Cincinnati, New York, st.
Louis. Louisville, New Orleans Brooklyn, Buff
falo and BoEton, and the knights in these cities
it is asserted, will take similar action.
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BINGHAsTPToN. n Y, Sept. 19-The seven
teenth annual convention of the Cigar makers
international Union opened at Firemen's Hall at
o'clock this morning. About 200 delegates.
representing unions throughout the United
States and Canada, were present. The conven-
tion will continue ten DAYS, and during the
session the constitution of the union will under
go many radical changes. The out-of-work
benefit. plan of insurance. laws relating to the
union label the Pacific coast also one for
printed matter for the Dominion of Canada and
various other amendments to the constitution
viii probably be adopled by the convention.
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Western Yearly Meeting.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal
PLAINFIED. Sept. I9-The devotional meeting
building, both being thrown together.
The vast auditorium was densely packed. Song
and prayer characterized the opening. Thomas
w. Fisher, Thomas Brady, George Gillett,
William S. Wooton and Jehu Jessup were the
principal speakers.
The meeting ministry and oversight
sembled this morning at o'clock. Jane NJ.
Notaw led in prayer. The opening minute
read. The committee OF representatives to nom
mate officers proposed n. II. Clark and Eunice
Furnas for clerks. who were united with
and appointed Some preliminary business
was attended and yer bal reports of
committees appointed last year
heard. The committee credentials for
Frances c. jenkins and Edward c. Siler pro-
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General Bauks,s Book-Keepfne.

New YORK. Sept. ia Washington despatch
TO the Post says that Gen. y. p. Banks, United
States marshal for Massachusetts,, is in danger
of losing his position on account of confusion in
his accounts. There is doubt of his integrity
and there 10 shortage. but his method of
managing the Office is said not TO satisfy the
strict business standard of the Washington
officials.
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APuzzIing Bank Robbery.

ST.. PAUL, Sept. ia Duluth special to the
Pioneer Press says the facts to she Union
National Bank robbery have at last como out.
Cashier Ware. who had package of 500. 600 for
the Minnesota Iron Company. which to be
called for later in the day..put it away and went
to dinner When he returned the money was
gone All attempts of detectives to obtain a
cew to the robbery have thus far been unsuc-
cessful They say it was of the most puz-
cling robberies they ever knew.
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A Minister Resigns.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
CHANPAIGN, Sept. 19.-Rev. w. G. Pierce
old and honored minister and pastor of the
Congregational Church in this city for fifteen
years past, rendered his resign alton yesterday,
owing to failing health, he having been APP
parently near death for several months past.
His resignation was accepted by his congrega-
ton With regret He was elected pastor emeri-
tus The church will settle new pastor.
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court Of Vienna, excited the peasants of the To-
cality against him, and under tho pretext that
his liehtning.r rod the of the great
drought they made him take down the light
ning-rod which he had utilized for six years.
What is most curious is the form of this first
the one which M Malseu afterwards invented. IS
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Eighth District Veterans.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
CRAwFoRDsvILLE. Sept. 19.-This is the first
day of three days reunion of the members Of
the Eighth District Veterans ASSOCIATE on.
Everything has been done that was possible to
have everybody work together for tine good of
the reunion. The city is undoubtedly captured,
but instead of being in mourning has put on
an elaborate holiday attire. Flags float from
every house and store in profusion.
The forenoon taken up by the reception
of the G. A. r. posts and soldiers by the COM
mittee. and the assignment to quarters at camp
H S. Lane. in the fair grounds. AT noon a mil
tary salute fired, and Immediately after
wards dinner served. The afternoon was
spent in a general reunion of the regiments,
followed by dress parade and supper. After
supper the evening salute was followed oy a
grand campfire. The following is the official
roster: Commander, James Z. Southland. Of
frankfort; adjutant. J. W. Aughe; commissary,
Jas. H. WATSON; quartermaster, j. Q. w. Will
hte ordnance officer. IL. II. Talbot; surgeon, S.
L. Ensminger; aid-de-camp. Jos. Mcdaniel; To-
cal executive commlttee-chairman. t. ii. Il.
Mccain secretary, B. r. Russell treas urer, l..
A. Foote
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The KILLING of Plank and mccarthy.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LoGANsPoRT, Sept. 19-Coroner Jordan has
found a verdict of justifable homicide in the
matter of the killing of Charles Plank and
Jerry Mccarthy by David Hallam, at lis saloon.
last Thursday night.
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:nIr. Ferry Resigns His Place.

tneCiAI IndianapOllS JOurnaL
EVANSVILLE, Sept 19.-Deputy Revenue Col
Iector James Ferry, whose defaulted and
then fled, on Friday night. resigned his Office
day. a ruined man financially and Frank Gurn
of Terre Haute. was appointed to succeed him.
Young Ferry has not been apprehended.
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ILLINOIS.
How the Big Whisky Trust Helps the Grain
business at Peoria.

Business at Peoria.
PEORIA, Sept 19.-As result of the forma-
ton of the whisky trust number Of distileries
at Cincinnati, St Louis and Chicago have been
closed and the operating capacity of the Peoria
distilleries increased correspondingly. SO that
the daily consumption of grain has increased
from 10. 1SS bushels to % PIG bushels. The in
ternal revenue collections so far this month
amount to million dollars 1t is the pur-
pose of the trust to manufacture the bulk of the
whisky where it can be done the cheapest, and
it has been demonstrated that this can be done
at Peoria The only important distilers still
ont of the trust are Barker & Spellman, of
Peoria: Shufeldt of Chicago: Doddsworth of
Cincinnati and Her, of Omaha.
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Advanced Wages Granted.

MI. CARMEL, Pa, Sept 13.-An amicable ad-
iustment of the difficulties at the Union Coal and
Mineral Mining Companys collieries was
reached to-day An advance of per cent. has
been granted. Davis 81 Co., of New Castle,
have agreed to the advance
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A Lively Glass Meeting.

Ph1IadephIa hecOrd.
After brother had made a fervent prayer at Glars.
meeting in the Red-avenue Methodist Episcopal
Church the other evening his wife put life into
the meeting by rising and saying: Brethren and
sisters, that NANNY husbands fraud; he has
religion than canniba; he hasn't spoken 10
for the last two years" Then her voice drowned
by the leaders as he began prayer.
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THAT feeling of extreme debility is entirely
overcome by Hoods Sarsaparlia al was tiret
all over, but Hoods Sarsaparilla gave me new
life aid strength" says Pawtucket. r. l., lady.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists. ST
n bottle or six bottles for x5
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CLEVELAND. Sept. 10 The National Associa-
fion Of Spring and ASle-maksrs, representing
10000 workmen. held It's fourth semi annual con
yention to-day. A resolution was adopted urg-
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MINOR MATTERS.
Figures Showing the Condition of the Ma
tionaI Banks ON the Ist of August.

Figures Showing the Condition OF the Ma
tional Banks the LIST OF August
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19--The Comptroller of
the Currency has just prepared an abstract of
the reports of the 3,014 national banks of the
country, showing their condition at the close of
business on the Ist day of August last. Among
the principal items of resources are the following
Loans and discounts .--.--.-.-. 81 $50. 767, 437
United States bonds to secure cir
cnlation. INSTRUMENTATION. 1Ss, 982, $50
Due from State banks and bankers 20, 96A, 800
Gold coin Observation-Disclosures "a, 093, 439
Gold treasury certificates ----. ID, PA, $40
Silver coin. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 9,156.351
silver certificates 535,479
Legal tender notes. 74,4s2.342
On the other side, the liabilities Of the banks
are found:
Capital stock paid in .--------.-. 1871, GAS, S11
National bank notes outstanding. 166, 62o, 65S
Individual deposits ------------ 1,2S5, O75.97S
Due to State banks 1O3, sos. 59S
Surplus ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 172, 351
Other undivided profits 62. 291, 1928
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The Coming Reunion at Columbus.

Special to the Indianapolis journal
COLUMBUS. Sept. 19-Columbus is preparing
for grand soldiers reunion the 6th 7th and
9Th of October. Great interest is manifested
throughout this part of the State, and tie at
tendance of several thousand veterans is as
sured. Gen. Morton G. Hunter and Gen. II. D.
Manson have promised to attend, and many
other prominent and popular soldiers have been
invited. One of the most intsrestn features
to the public will be the laying of a pontoon
bridge and crossing White river under FIRE from
the enemy. general invitation is extended to
all old soldiers and the public likewise Tents
will be furnished and all soldiers boarded free
of charge.
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record, Mrs. Wright had previously given birth
to five pairs Of twins, making fourteen children
at six births
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The Blue and the Gray a. Evansville.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE, Sept 19.-The city has been fill
ing up all day with people who have come to
attend the blue and gray reunion. Everything
is now in readiness for the opening, on Tuesday
morning. Governor Gray, of Indiana, is expect
ed o-night He will deliver tho address well
coming all strangers to the State. Ex-Governor
Noyes, of Ohio, will arrive tomorrow; also
Governor Bucknsr, of Kentucky. The city has
been on tip-toe of excitement all day. and to-
night the streets thronged with thousands of
people, and with the gorgeous decorations and
magnificent street illumination grand sight
is presented. The Nashville Artillery arrived
this afternoon. and went into camp. The Rock
vile, Ind, Light Artillery arrived at 7:20 this
evening, and at once went into camp They will
fire the salnte at sunrise tomorrow morning.
Cantrelfs Light Artillery will agrive at l:30
o'clock to night, and will go at once to tbs
camp grounds. The indianapolis. Louisville
and Chicago companies are expected tonight
and the other companies tomorrow.
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Church Dedicated.

EpecfaI TO the indlanaDoIs JOurna!.
RALEIGH, Sept. 19.-Yesterday was q red
letter day for the quiet village of Raleigh. The
Christian Church here had just completed an
elegant and commodious house of worship, and
Sabbath was the time appointed for its dedica-
tior. The attendance was very large, more
people being present than were in the
penter, of Wabash, who has dedicated more
church-houses than any other in Indiana,
and who is the prince of solicitors or such
sions, was present and preached the sermon and
conducted the dedcatory exercises. He found
an Indebtedness of $500 provide for, and he
easily raised $780, providing for all the ndebt-
edness, and putting 800 into the church
treasury. Mr.. Carpenters sermon and services
gave great satisfaction to the immense audience
present. He left on the early train for home.
account of severe sickness in his family.
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Houghton. Mifflin & Co., Boston
HOTEL ENGLISH,

Southwest side Circle Park.
Best hotel building in Indians pos One ot the best
kept hotels for the prices charged in the country,
Rate for transient 81 per day Very favorable rate
given regular customers Good location rooms, faro
elevator spd all modern conyeuiences
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